Meaning & use

carol

noun·Everyday

A traditional song sung especially at Christmas, often celebrating joy and the holiday.

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Children went door to door singing a carol for their neighbors.

The choir practiced a new carol for the church's holiday service.

A note on using this word

As a verb, to carol means to sing joyfully, often used for the act of singing carols.

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2. verb

To sing joyfully, especially Christmas songs.

Volunteers caroled through the hospital wards to cheer up patients.

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